Police want to speak to these three men in connection with a violent pub fracas which flared before a football match.

Chairs and tables were thrown and several people assaulted during the incident, which happened at The Dalesman on Victoria Road, Darlington , before the Darlington v Stockport match on Saturday, October 7, last year.

Detectives have so far arrested seven men, age between 21 and 52, on suspicion of violent disorder. Six have been released on bail, while the 21-year-old was released with no further action.

Eight men have also been arrested by Greater Manchester Police – two were released under investigation and six released on bail – while a further man was arrested by police in Leicestershire on behalf of Durham Constabulary.

CCTV images of men police would like to speak to (Image: Durham Police)

Officers are now appealing for the public’s help to identify the three men pictured as they may be able to help police with their enquiries.

PC Jonathan Keenan, from Darlington CID, said: “This was a violent incident and officers have been working hard to try and identify those responsible.